New problem after new window regulator installed

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Apr 17, 2010 | 10:07 PM

DarrellJ

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New problem after new window regulator installed

I installed a new drivers side window regulator on my 67 (and yes I got the 'correct' one for 67).
Now when I try to roll up the window, the glass sort of flops backward a bit and jams.
I don't think it did that before, but the old regulator was really worn, so it's tough to say.
If I buy new anti-rattlers, will that hold the window in place as it goes up? Or do I need the 'roller track' thingy that attaches to the bottom of the glass?

Thanks!

darrell

Apr 18, 2010 | 01:13 AM

xstrange

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I'm interested in hearing any advice too. The driver's window in my '67 F100 does the same thing. I haven't gotten around to trying to fix it yet, but it's annoying. It's like there's too much front-to-back clearance around the glass, so it can get crooked in the tracks and jam.

Is there an adjustment for the tracks? Or do the liners for the tracks need to be replaced?

Apr 18, 2010 | 04:02 AM

jowilker

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DJ, Open the door panel to see if the rear track is connected correctly at the bottom. It may not be and is allowing the glass extra movement.

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Apr 18, 2010 | 11:39 AM

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The tracks are adjustable, if they are too far apart it'll allow the glass to do that.

Apr 18, 2010 | 05:50 PM

DarrellJ

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Update: so I took it all apart and tried putting a washer behind the rear track. All that did was make it really tight and hard to wind (and it still rocked backward).
Upon further reflection, it appears that the bracket that holds the bottom of the front track is weak and bends forward when the window is winding up. By bending forward it allows the window to rock back...
So I guess I'm going to have to order some parts...

darrell

Apr 19, 2010 | 11:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrellJ

Update: so I took it all apart and tried putting a washer behind the rear track. All that did was make it really tight and hard to wind (and it still rocked backward).

On the end of the regulator is a stud. This stud is where the nylon window roller attaches by way of a clip, then the roller fits into the glass channel.

When the nylon roller cracks, the window either jambs up, or falls down to the bottom of the door.

This was a very common problem at one time.

The roller did not come with the regulator, it was sold separately.

COAB6423240B .. Nylon Window Roller-includes clip / Available from Ford.

Fits: 1961/66 F100/1100 / 1967/69 F100/750 / 1961/74 Econoline / 1966/77 Bronco.

Fits: 1960/64 Galaxie / 1960/65 Falcon/Comet / 1962/65 Fairlane/Meteor / 1964/66 Thunderbird / 1965/66 Mustang.

Most autoparts stores used to carry this roller, cuz it fits a gazillion different applications.